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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.49, 807.79 and 191.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.49, 807.79 and 191.86 is: 287.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.49 : 807.79 = 191.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.49/807.79 = 191.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.49x = 807.79 × 191.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.49x = 154,978.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,978.50/538.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.80

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